Universities in North America
49 PhD Programs in Economics in North America
- programs
- 49 programs
- universities
- 36 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 29,122 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as PhD in Economics in North America and Doctorate in Economics in North America.
North America has 49 phd programs in economics open to international students, at 36 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 29,122 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 20,180 USD and 35,459 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Economics programs
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Top universities for Economics in North America
Ranked by how many economics programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.
- University of Georgia, Athens (3)
- University of Saskatchewan (2)
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (2)
- University of Maryland, College Park (2)
- University of Missouri, Columbia (2)
- Laval University, Quebec City (2)
- University of Minnesota (2)
- University of Florida (2)
- University of Kentucky (2)
- University of Waterloo, Canada (2)
January intake in North America
5 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- PhD in Economics, Ph.D. — The University of North Carolina at Greensboro · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Economics — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Agricultural Economics — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Economics, Ph.D. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Health Economics — University of Colorado, Denver · starts Jan 2027
PhD in Economics in North America: common questions
- How many economics programs are there in North America?
- 49 economics phd programs at 36 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a economics degree in North America cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in economics in North America is 29,122 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 20,180 USD and 35,459 USD a year.
- Can I study economics in North America in English?
- Yes — 100% of the economics programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (49 of 49).
- Are any of these economics programs available online?
- 1 of the 49 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
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